LONDON: LondonThe fire agency declared a major incident in the British capital on Tuesday in response to an increase in fires amid a record heatwave in the UK. England and Europe.
The London Fire Brigade said it had deployed dozens of fire engines to a number of fires in and around the city, including thirty to the grass fires in east London. Television footage showed a fire engulfing several homes.
“Firefighters are still responding to the needs of our community, but declaring a major incident allows us to focus our resources,” the brigade said.
Britain has recorded its highest temperature ever, breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Celsius) for the first time, as a heatwave blanketing Europe intensifies, scorching fields and damaging Damage to airport runways and train tracks.
“Here’s the important thing: @LondonFire is under tremendous pressure. Please be at peace,” said Mayor of London. Sadiq Khan said on Twitter.
The London Fire Brigade said it had deployed dozens of fire engines to a number of fires in and around the city, including thirty to the grass fires in east London. Television footage showed a fire engulfing several homes.
“Firefighters are still responding to the needs of our community, but declaring a major incident allows us to focus our resources,” the brigade said.
Britain has recorded its highest temperature ever, breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Celsius) for the first time, as a heatwave blanketing Europe intensifies, scorching fields and damaging Damage to airport runways and train tracks.
“Here’s the important thing: @LondonFire is under tremendous pressure. Please be at peace,” said Mayor of London. Sadiq Khan said on Twitter.
